ATI Med-Surg Questions with correct answers

A nurse is caring for a client who has a tracheostomy with an inflated cuff in place. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should suction the client's airway secretions? a.The client is unable to speak. b. The client's airway secretions were last suctioned 2 hr ago. c. The client coughs and expectorates a large mucous plug. d. The nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the lung fields. Correct Answer - d. The nurse auscultates coarse crackles in the lung fields A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client states, "Something just popped when I coughed." Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Cover the client's wound with a sterile, moist dressing b. Flex the client's knees c. Reassure the client d. Instruct the client to avoid coughing Correct Answer - a. Cover the client's wound with a sterile, moist dressing A nurse is completing dietary teaching with a client who has heart failure and is prescribed a 2 g sodium diet. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I should use salt sparingly while cooking." b. "I can have yogurt as a dessert." c. "I should use baking soda when I bake." d. "I should use canned vegetables instead of frozen." Correct Answer - b. "I can have yogurt as a dessert."